Publication Chair

Prof. Hüseyin Bilgin

EPOKA University, Albania

Biography:

Prof. Hüseyin Bilgin's research activities are in the field of response, analysis, and design of reinforced concrete structures, with emphasis on problems of geometrically and material nonlinear behavior, aiming at evaluating the ultimate strength of members, connections, and structures. Specific research fields in which he has been actively involved; a) Nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete members, b) Seismic performance assessment of RC and masonry buildings, c) Static and dynamic structural stability.

Assoc. Prof. Jiajian Chen

Foshan University, China

Biography:

Jiajian Chen, born in November 1985 in Foshan, Guangdong, graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the Department of Civil Engineering at Zhejiang University and a Ph.D. from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Hong Kong. He is currently an Associate Professor and Master's Supervisor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Foshan University. His research focuses primarily on the rheological properties of concrete, high-performance concrete materials, concrete structures, and structural testing. He has published over 50 academic papers in international journals and conferences, including the Journal of Cleaner Production, Construction and Building Materials, and Cement and Concrete Composites, all of which are SCI-indexed publications. Additionally, he has presented his work at major conferences such as the American Concrete Institute Conference. He has published 13 SCI-indexed papers as the first author with the highest citation count reaching 16. He has received the first place Foshan City Natural Science Award for his papers, holds 50 authorized patents, and has supervised eight graduate students.

Assoc. Prof. Zawawi Bin Daud

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia

Biography:

Dr. Zawawi Daud works as an Associate Professor at Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. Born and trained in Malaysia, he has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (University of Technology Malaysia), a master’s in Civil Engineering (Environment) (University of Technology Malaysia), and a doctorate in Environmental Engineering (University of Science Malaysia). Dr. Zawawi teaches various courses related to environmental engineering, management and science at undergraduate and masters levels. These include water and wastewater treatment, biological and physico-chemical treatment processes, sludge management, industrial and hazardous waste management and water quality management. Dr. Zawawi’s research focuses on alleviating problems associated with water pollution issues from industrial wastewater and landfill leachate. His latest interest is on natural adsorbent material in water and wastewater treatments.